HER SPORT, HER WAY
- Coach Her Way
- Referee Her Way
- Play Her Way
Coach Her Way
The Touch Football, Her Way Coaching Program will consist of several conferences working on Game Development, Game Analysis, and Touch IQ. The program will also have a focus on Leadership, team dynamics as well as player and coach profiling.
This new initiative will be spearheaded by NSW High-Performance Coach Tony Trad as well as the game’s undisputed Leading Female Coach Karley Banks.
Tony Trad, Head of Coaching for NSWTA said “I am excited about this program. We have many fantastic Female Coaches who are just waiting for an opportunity to progress to the Elite level and to be able to deliver this program and to do so alongside such a highly successful Elite Touch Coach such as Karley Banks is an opportunity not to be missed.“
Of the program, State Participation Manager Rob Pidgeon said “it’s fantastic to be able to put the spotlight on growing women’s leadership through both coaching and refereeing because while participation on the field is close to 50% gender equity across most age demographics in our state, there is a disproportionate number of females progressing through coaching or refereeing pathways.”
Both programs comprise a successful grant that NSWTA made to the Office of Sport’s Her Sport, Her Way. More details including dates, locations, and application processes will be released in due course.
Referee Her Way
NSWTA are excited to announce the launch of our “Her Sport Her Way Squad” program, aimed at supporting and upskilling level 1 female referees within Touch Football. Our program is designed to foster inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment within the referee community.
The Her Sport Her Way Squads program, scheduled for commencement in June, consists of six weeks of engaging Zoom sessions, which will provide participants with valuable knowledge, skills, and insights to enhance their capabilities as referees. These sessions will be facilitated by experienced mentors and industry experts, covering a range of topics essential for referee development. The program will culminate in a level 2 face-to-face course.
We believe that by investing in the development of female referees, we can create a more inclusive and diverse environment within our sport. Through Her Sport Her Way Squad we aim to empower participants to confidently navigate their roles and contribute positively to the growth of our sport.
We invite you to express your interest in participating in the Her Sport Her Way Squad program by scanning the QR code below or clicking the link found HERE. Together, let’s work towards building a stronger, more inclusive referee community.
CRITERIA OF NOMINEES
– Must be a current Level 1 Referee with 6 months experience
– Must be actively refereeing within your local competitions, and have a positive attitude towards refereeing
– Must be willing to attend all sessions via zoom and complete the face to face Level 2 course
NSWTA in conjunction with the Female Leadership Group will select final participants from the nominations, so we may not be able to cater for all nominees however encourage everyone who meets the criteria to apply. Nominations close Wednesday the 10th April, 2024
